Zoey
Zoey first appears in US records in 1967. It peaked in 2012, when 7,482 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,427.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zoey popular?
Steady Zoey has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
| 2020s | 26,222 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 64,974 | |
| 2000s | 21,408 | |
| 1990s | 2,556 | |
| 1980s | 90 | |
| 1970s | 76 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zoey mean?
Zoey is a variant of Zoe, from the Greek for “life.” Early Greek-speaking Jews used it to render Eve, “life.”
Nicknames for Zoey
- Zo
Variants & spellings
- Zoe
- Zoie
- Zooey
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zoey a boy or a girl name?
Zoey is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zoey a popular name right now?
Zoey has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
How popular is the name Zoey?
In 2025, Zoey ranked #69 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zoey most popular?
Zoey was most popular in 2012, when about 7,482 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Zoey?
Common nicknames for Zoey include Zo.